//------------------------------// // Pinkie gets it wrong // Story: RainbowJack // by StapleCactus //------------------------------// It was a sunny day in Ponyville when three mares exited the local spa. Twilight, Rarity, and Fluttershy had just spent their afternoon getting pampered by Aloe and Lotus and were feeling refreshed. "You were right, Rarity. The spa was just what I needed after that overnight study session." "Yes, isn't the spa just lovely?" "Oh yes, it is very enjoyable." "YOU GUYS!" Pinkie Pie's voice could be heard in Canterlot with the volume she used. She could be seen running towards the three mares with a look of absolute glee in her eyes. After rubbing their ears of ringing, Twilight spoke. "Pinkie, don't yell so loud. You'll frighten everypony. What's wrong?" "Wrong? Nothing's wrong, you silly filly. Everything's great!" Pinkie was bouncing in front of the others in excitement. A confused Rarity spoke, "Then why were you yelling?" "Because I just found out Applejack and Rainbow Dash are a couple!" All three mares gasped. "What?!" [Ten minutes ago] Giggles could be heard outside of a large red barn on Sweet Apple Acres. Pinkie Pie heard this and decided to investigate. "Ya think the others know?" The first voice was Applejack. "I hope not. I don't want to tell them til we're ready." It was Rainbow Dash. "Same here, sugarcube." "Why is it so big?" "For the most enjoyment, 'a course." Rainbow could be heard giggling again, "I can take it all." At this, Pinkie gasped and ran off. She had to tell the others! Applejack poked her head out of the barn and looked around. "Did you hear that? Ah thought Ah heard somepony gasp." [Present] "And that's what happened!" "Pinkie Pie," Rarity spoke up, "I can't believe you would eavesdrop on our friends!" Her demeanor changed to joy. "But this is great news! I always thought those two had a lot in common." "I'm glad for them, but what do we do?" Twilight wasn't too experienced in romance and looked to the others for information. "That's easy! We'll throw a party! We can hold it at Sugarcube Corner and invite the whole town. They'll love it!" As the girls got to work planning out the party, Fluttershy looked concerned. Whenever she tried to voice her opinion, it would be drowned out by the others. Before long, everypony arrived at Sugarcube Corner and the lights were turned off. Applejack and Rainbow Dash could be heard approaching. "Pinkie sure has good timing. Now's as good a time as any, ah guess." "Don't worry Applejack. They'll love it. ...Why is it so dark though?" The door opened and everypony let out a loud 'Congratulations!' The two were surprised, but, after so many parties by Pinkie Pie, it was subdued. After meeting with the rest of their friends, Applejack and Rainbow Dash walked up onto a stage. "I wanna thank y'all for coming. Rainbow an' I have some big new to tell y'all." The crowd was hanging on their every word. "Yeah, we wanted it to be a surprise, but it looks like Pinkie beat us to it. "RD an' I have been working together to make something we hope y'all will enjoy." Now the crowd was getting confused; weren't they here to celebrate their relationship? "Without further ado..." Dash let the moment hang for a bit. "We give you, Rainbowjack!" A large keg appeared between the two. Everypony went wide-eyed. "It's a new cider we worked on that has a stronger kick than the usual applejack ah make!" The whole crowd turned to a sheepish looking Pinkie Pie. They spoke together, "Pinkie Pie....."